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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.53 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.53 and 36.53 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.53 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.53 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.53 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 3,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.00/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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